When will Russia annex Belarus?

[kelestian]

Who knows. Definitely not while Lukashenko is alive.
And i have suspicion that after Lukashenko Belarus will become more pro-western; not to degree of Ukraine (there will be huge problems with construction of national not-friendly-towards-russia identity), but to some degree

[kelestian]

Apparently, Russia and Belarus have been negotiating a annexation treaty since 2005 or so. The Belorussian dictator has been reluctant recently, as he would lose his power base, and become a mere provincial leader under Putin.

Not really. There are talks about economic integration (for example, unification of taxes)

[kelestian]

Apparently, Russia and Belarus have been negotiating a annexation treaty since 2005 or so. The Belorussian dictator has been reluctant recently, as he would lose his power base, and become a mere provincial leader under Putin.

Not really. There are talks about economic integration (for example, unification of taxes)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_State

This structure was created in 1996, 23 years ago. Lukashenko saw possibility to become head of Union State, as Yeltsin was unpopular and Lukashenko very popular in Russia.
Now it's about economic integration and military alliance, there haven't  been any signs of unification since probably 2000-2001